Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA

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Louisiana Tech University - Ruston, LA

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Louisiana Tech University is a comprehensive public institution founded in 1894. Committed to quality all around, LA Tech prioritizes student education and development in a challenging, safe, supportive community of learners. Louisiana Tech ensures student and faculty success by providing a technology-rich, interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research environment.

Situated in Northeast Louisiana, LA Tech calls the friendly town of Ruston home. Options for rental houses and apartments are plentiful in Ruston, with most properties south of I-20 most convenient to the LA Tech campus. Commuting is simple with access to U.S. 80 and I-20.

A wide range of student organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, intramural sports, Greek life, and on-campus recreation options offer an array of things to do at LA Tech. Ruston provides access to numerous parks, lakes, and world-class mountain biking trails in addition to varied shopping and dining opportunities in the historic downtown district. Assorted cities are within a five-hour drive from campus, including Jackson, Little Rock, Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Ruston, LA is $899 for one bedroom, $1,051 for two bedrooms, and $1,073 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ruston has increased by 10.0% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 676 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $899/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 945 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,051/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,325 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,073/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-8

396 Students

9
out of 10

Cypress Springs Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

385 Students

7
out of 10

Ruston Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

341 Students

6
out of 10

I.A. Lewis School

Public

Grades 6

280 Students

6
out of 10

Howard School

Public

Grades 2-12

136 Students

1
out of 10

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-8

396 Students

9
out of 10

I.A. Lewis School

Public

Grades 6

280 Students

6
out of 10

Ruston Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

558 Students

4
out of 10

Howard School

Public

Grades 2-12

136 Students

1
out of 10

A. E. Phillips Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-8

431 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ruston High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,310 Students

7
out of 10

Howard School

Public

Grades 2-12

136 Students

1
out of 10

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